Little Gold Men is the inside story of Hollywood, from awards shows and red-carpet premieres to the hard work and whisper campaigns that get people there. Weekly episodes feature obsessive, expert conversations about the best of television and film, with special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics.
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Marianne Jean-Baptiste Put Everything Into Hard Truths: “It Was Petrifying, Exciting, Exhilarating”
In front of a live audience at the Denver Film Festival, the actor revealed how she and director Mike Leigh reunited almost 30 years after making Secrets & Lies.
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Nicholas Hoult’s Very Busy, Very Good Year
The British actor has three current films—Nosferatu, The Order, and Juror #2—that showcase his versatility, as well as his knack for working with all sorts of directors.
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Nikki Glaser Can’t Wait to Host the Golden Globes: “I Worked My F--king Ass Off on This”
The comedian, Globe nominee, and host of the 2025 ceremony on her rigorous monologue prep, her favorite film of the year, and what Middle America really thinks about Hollywood.
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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Wishes She “Had the Volume of Choices That My White Women Contemporaries Have”
Following her Oscar nod for King Richard and celebrated lead turn in Origin, Ellis-Taylor is back in the awards race for Nickel Boys—and ready for the tough conversations that come with it.
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In Nightbitch, Amy Adams Howls, Growls, and Embraces “Radical Acceptance”
“I wasn’t judging myself and I was meeting her where I was at,” she says of playing a mother who is convinced she’s becoming a dog.
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5 Takeaways From the 2025 Golden Globe Nominations
Emilia Pérez and Wicked soar, while Sing Sing gets snubbed—but what does it all mean for the Oscars?
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Welcome to Daniel Craig’s “F--k It” Era
Queer brought a career-best turn out of Craig—and compelled him to rethink everything from James Bond script leaks to loosening up on set.
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In The Piano Lesson, John David Washington Faces His Fears
The actor and star of Netflix’s latest August Wilson adaptation spoke with VF’s Richard Lawson and David Canfield for a special live episode of Little Gold Men at New York City’s Perelman Performing Arts Center.
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Danielle Deadwyler on What Hollywood and Cicadas Have in Common
The star of The Piano Lesson is carving her own path, exploring history and Black American art in her latest project.
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To Take On Gladiator II, Paul Mescal Had to Quiet the “Demons in My Head”
The Oscar nominee says Ridley Scott’s sage advice (“Your nerves are no fucking good to me”) helped set him up for success while making the long-anticipated sequel.
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Demi Moore on The Substance Mania, “Scary” Oscar Buzz, and Keeping That Yellow Coat
The Hollywood legend has never had a moment quite like this one. It’s a lot to take in.
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Live With Kieran Culkin: On A Real Pain, Post-Succession “Terror,” and His Next Big Role
The Emmy winner and Oscar contender for A Real Pain joined Little Gold Men for a live show in Savannah, Georgia, where nothing was off the table.
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Saoirse Ronan Just Wants to Play a Bond Villain
The four-time Oscar nominee learned to deliver lambs and sing in front of a crowd for The Outrun and Blitz—but next, she’s dreaming of playing a big baddie.
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Stanley Tucci Takes Nothing for Granted: “After The Devil Wears Prada, I Couldn’t Get a Job”
In a career-spanning conversation, the beloved actor who’s experienced decades of ups and downs in Hollywood reflects on hitting his sweet spot—which is somewhere between the film Conclave and his next big food show.
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Anora Has Already Made Sean Baker’s Biggest Dream Come True
Winning the Palme d’Or was Baker’s singular goal for the past 30 years. Now, he’s fighting for the protection of theatrical releases.
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André Holland’s Good Fight: On The Knick Season 3, His Little Indie That Could, and Taking the Lead
The Exhibiting Forgiveness star made a name for himself as a scene-stealer in projects from Barry Jenkins and Steven Soderbergh. Now he’s taking charge—both in front of and behind the camera.
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Kieran Culkin Will Join Little Gold Men Live at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Culkin will be honored at the festival for his performance in A Real Pain and join Vanity Fair’s awards-season podcast for a wide-ranging conversation.
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Lupita Nyong’o Finds Her Voice: “The Industry Wasn’t Ready for Me”
Between A Quiet Place: Day One and The Wild Robot, the Oscar winner has spent 2024 earning rave reviews and ruling the box office. In a candid interview with Vanity Fair, she reflects on the scary, uncertain road to getting here.
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This Year’s Oscar Race Is Wide Open—and Waiting for a Big Surprise
With the fall festivals behind us, best picture is anyone’s game. Especially since a few major contenders are still waiting to be unveiled.
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Richard Linklater Doesn’t Believe In Hit Men, but He Does Believe In Patience
“I’m not afraid to sit with something and just wait until the time is right,” the writer-director says of the yearslong process of making Hit Man and two of his upcoming projects.